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Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Dad of 3 who lived in Maryland for 19 years among missing workers

Thursday, March 28 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- The bodies of two construction workers have been recovered while four others remain missing and are presumed dead after a cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending the workers into the water.Eight workers were fixing potholes on the span when... Read More.

Judge to rule by April 17 on defense motions in Hunter Biden tax case

Thursday, March 28 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's tax case in California heard several defense motions to dismiss the charges Wednesday, and said afterward that he would issue rulings by April 17.After a relatively civil start to the hearing, tensions escalated as defense... Read More.

Illinois stabbing spree leaves 4 dead, 1 in critical condition; suspect in custody, officials say

Thursday, March 28 by ABC News

(ROCKFORD, Ill.) -- An adult male allegedly stabbed multiple victims in the Rockford, Illinois area on Wednesday, leaving four people dead, one in critical condition and four others in stable condition, authorities said in a press conference Wednesday.A postal worker is among the four... Read More.

4 dead, 1 in critical condition after Illinois stabbing spree; suspect in custody, officials say

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(ROCKFORD, Ill.) -- An adult male allegedly stabbed multiple victims in the Rockford, Illinois area on Wednesday, leaving four people dead, one in critical condition and four others in stable condition, authorities said in a press conference Wednesday.Rockford police say the suspect is in... Read More.

Baltimores Key Bridge may have lacked collision protective measures for modern cargo ships: Experts

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- In the wake of the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, engineering and infrastructure policy experts explained the critical need for bridge reform in the United States and an international standard for large cargo ships.The Key Bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday... Read More.

Fani Willis, responding to House Judiciary subpoena, vows to bring Trumps election case to trial

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis vowed to bring former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case to trial in a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, arguing that her office has fully complied with a congressional subpoena related to... Read More.

Man sentenced to 11 months in prison for voicemail threats to Nancy Pelosi, Alejandro Mayorkas: DOJ

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A California man was sentenced to 11 months in prison for making threatening calls to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.David Carrier, 44, of Concord, had pleaded guilty to two counts of... Read More.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse live updates: Dozens of deaths may have been avoided

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, causing a near-total collapse of the span and halting vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore.Six construction workers believed to have fallen from the collapsing bridge... Read More.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Dad of 3 who lived in Maryland for 19 years among the 6 presumed dead

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- Six construction workers are presumed dead after a cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending the workers into the water.Eight workers were fixing potholes on the span when the ship hit the bridge around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The workers plunged... Read More.

Several states under flood watches as heavy rain approaches East Coast

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The same storm system that brought flooding and hail to Georgia and Florida -- and heavy snow to the Upper Midwest -- is moving east on Wednesday.Hail the size of pingpong balls was reported from Florida's Panhandle to southern Georgia Tuesday... Read More.

After HBCU administrators suicide, alumni have no confidence in leadership

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(OXFORD, Pa.) -- Lincoln University's alumni association has issued a statement of "no confidence" in the HBCU's Board of Curators after it reinstated President John Moseley, who was on paid, administrative leave while under investigation following the suicide of a school administrator.University alum and... Read More.

Total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays: FAA

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A total solar eclipse set to deliver a stunning display in the sky on April 8 could be trouble for some air travelers and pilots due to possible flight delays, the Federal Aviation Administration warned.The eclipse -- which will pass over... Read More.